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Lambhill And District

Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath – Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath loop from Possilpark and Parkhouse

Lambhill And District

Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath – Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath loop from Possilpark and Parkhouse

Moderate

4.0

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Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath – Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath loop from Possilpark and Parkhouse

01:48

27.4km

200m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 67 m for 10 m

After 27.3 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.92 km

Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

Good straights and class scenery. Roots at certain sections growing under the tarmac, which can make it a bit of a tough getting the power down. Lovely views.

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15.4 km

West Highland Way Starting Obelisk (Milngavie)

Highlight • Monument

The start of the West Highland Way is very urban, and the first section will feel more like a country park. Good paths and signs will lead you out of the town towards Loch Lomond.

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17.8 km

Singletrack Along the River

Highlight • Trail

I'll bet it's pretty shin bashing stuff in the summer, but it's a super fun single track along a lovely bit of a river!

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20.8 km

River Kelvin

Lake

21.6 km

River Kelvin Path

Highlight • Trail

Nice path (when dry)

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21.9 km

Path Along the River Kelvin

Highlight • River

Segment van Great North Trail en An Turas Mor

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22.7 km

Great North Trail – Narrow Farmland Path Near Kelvin River

Highlight • Trail

Once you leave the Kelvin River the path passes through some farmlands. It's quite narrow and rough in some sections. Beware of hidden potholes

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25.5 km

Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath

Highlight • River

The Forth and Clyde Canal was constructed in 1790. It was successful initially but closed in the 1960s. Today it's a leisure destination with a brilliant towpath making an ideal cycling outing.

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26.2 km

Lambhill Stables and Roman Soldier Sculpture

Highlight • Historical Site

few interesting historical spot and so peaceful beautiful spot

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27.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

6.11 km

4.78 km

1.88 km

1.83 km

1.55 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

7.09 km

6.50 km

2.46 km

527 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

21°C

15°C

16 %

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath – Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath loop from Possilpark and Parkhouse

Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath

West Highland Way Starting Obelisk (Milngavie)

Singletrack Along the River

River Kelvin Path

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Lambhill Stables and Roman Soldier Sculpture

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